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Trip from Violet, LA to Metairie, LA

Drive Time

37m

Distance

19.7 mi

32 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

10 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 35m ★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Metairie, LA, LA

Metairie, LA

Jesus Alfonso

Trip Overview

The drive from Violet, LA to Metairie, LA covers 19.7 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East Saint Bernard Highway, I 610, Saint Claude Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8 miles on East Saint Bernard Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.01 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

9.9 miles from Violet, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 19m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 37m drive with frequent turns across 19.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Saint Bernard Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near B Street.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 19.7 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (B Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (LA 46 / East Saint Bernard Highway): Navigation decision point; at 13.2 miles: Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | B Street

Turn right onto B Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | LA 46 / East Saint Bernard Highway

At end of road, turn right onto LA 46 / East Saint Bernard Highway

Navigation decision point

4
13.2 mi into trip | ~27m in

Take the ramp toward I 610 West: Baton Rouge

Navigation decision point

Toward I 610 West: Baton Rouge
5
13.4 mi into trip | ~27m in | I 610

Merge onto I 610

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
7
17.9 mi into trip | ~33m in

Take the exit toward Bonnabel Boulevard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 229 Toward Bonnabel Boulevard

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East Saint Bernard Highway 8 mi 15m
I 610 3.6 mi 4m
Saint Claude Avenue 3.5 mi 7m
Elysian Fields Avenue 1.6 mi 3m
I 10 0.8 mi 1m
Bonnabel Boulevard 0.8 mi 1m
Metairie Road 0.3 mi <1m
Fagot Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: East Saint Bernard Highway — 8 mi, about 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Violet, LA and Metairie, LA.

1

Start on Jules Brown Street

131 ft · 7 sec · Jules Brown Street
2

Turn right onto B Street

0.1 mi · 28 sec · B Street
3

At end of road, turn right onto LA 46

8.0 mi · 15 min · East Saint Bernard Highway
4

Continue on LA 46

3.5 mi · 7 min · Saint Claude Avenue
5

Turn right onto LA 46; LA 3021

1.6 mi · 3 min · Elysian Fields Avenue
6

Turn left onto Humanity Street

137 ft · 5 sec · Humanity Street
7

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Toward I 610 West: Baton Rouge
8

Merge onto I 610

3.6 mi · 4 min · I 610
Use the straight / right lanes.
9

Merge onto I 10

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 10
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 27 sec
Exit 229 Toward Bonnabel Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Turn straight onto North I-10 Service Road East

0.1 mi · 20 sec · North I-10 Service Road East
Use the straight / right lanes.
12

Turn left onto Bonnabel Boulevard

0.8 mi · 1 min · Bonnabel Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
13

At end of road, turn right onto LA 611-9

0.3 mi · 48 sec · Metairie Road
14

Turn right onto Fagot Avenue

0.3 mi · 58 sec · Fagot Avenue
15

Arrive at destination

Fagot Avenue

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 9.9 miles from Violet, LA, or about 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 8 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 19.7 miles or 37m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 9.9 miles or 19m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 32m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Metairie, LA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Violet, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Violet, LA

This is one driving day of about 19.7 miles and 37m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Violet, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on East Saint Bernard Highway for about 8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 9.9 mi from Violet, LA · 19m into the drive

Downtown Chalmette, LA, LA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Chalmette, LA

10 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Metairie Terrace, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

New Orleans, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 9.9 miles from Violet, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Metairie, LA

The final approach into Metairie, LA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Metairie, LA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park

New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Discover the roots of jazz at the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park. Located in the heart of the French Quarter, our park offers live performances, exhibits, and programs that celebrate the le...

1 mi from route ~2 min detour Free near mile 11.5
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.01 one way

$6.02 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.26 $3.30 $6.61
premium $4.61 $3.58 $7.15
diesel $5.64 $4.38 $8.75

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$28–$53

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

10 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Winn-Dixie - Tesla Supercharger

Metairie, LA

Tesla

24 DCFC

The Jung Hotel - Tesla Supercharger

New Orleans, LA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Rouses Market - Tesla Supercharger

Metairie, LA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Leson Chevrolet

Harvey, LA

EV Connect

4 DCFC

Matt Bowers Ford

Metairie, LA

FORD_CHARGE

2 DCFC

Rouses Market

New Orleans, LA

Non-Networked

1 DCFC

FRT FAST CHARGE CSN-01695064

Metairie, LA

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

FRT FAST CHARGE FRONT #2

Metairie, LA

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 4 Tesla: 3 EV Connect: 1 Non-Networked: 1 FORD_CHARGE: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.9 0 $2.07 $0.95
Efficient EV 4.9 0 $1.72 $0.79
EV Truck/SUV 7.9 0 $2.76 $1.26

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Violet, LA

Afternoon in Violet on Monday

Local time

2:31 PM

CDT

Current temp

83°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Metairie, LA

Afternoon in Metairie on Monday

Local time

2:31 PM

CDT

Current temp

85°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

2 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

37m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Violet, LA to Metairie, LA covers 19.7 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Saint Bernard Highway, I 610, Saint Claude Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.9 miles from Violet, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.01 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 19.7 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (B Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (LA 46 / East Saint Bernard Highway): Navigation decision point; at 13.2 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Violet, LA to Metairie, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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